snips & snails.

We will be seeing lots blue in our future... it was fun times at the Frazier household this weekend. We feel so very blessed.

HP wisdom.

Oh Dumbledore, I couldn't agree more...

escape.

Now this takes my treehouse (& here. & here. &here. & here) obsession to a whole other, out of this world level. I have no doubt our little mini will have a little tree escape one day... and I truly fear that I might take it over! I thought this undertaking above was such a fun little getaway from the daily... Happy Happy Hump day!

{via here.}

craving fall.

If you live in Dallas, you no doubt know we are on our 27th consecutive day of the temperature being over 100 degrees. However, while I refuse to be one of those people who complain about this... (Hello, if you live in Texas, you knew it would be this way.) So instead, I have chosen to focus on the upcoming, incredible season that is FALL.

After purging & organizing my tear sheet cook book last night... I a) realized I have an over abundance of pumpkin recipes { however, you can never have enough} and b) I am so incredibly ready for the aforementioned pumpkin breads, chilis, & soups that come along with all things fall.

Then I was hit with Madewell's Fall Lookbook & I really can't get enough... from the layering & color combos, to the boots & belts. O man, my obsession with boots, I have no doubt, will never die. I will probably be a grandmother rockin' them (no pun intended) in the nursing home. I should move to Cali where boots year- around are acceptable.

What are y'all doing to beat the heat people? Popsicles sure are helping out, too. :)

the 90's.

Confession: I love the blog, Children of the 90's. It is my guilty pleasure... really, go check it out. If you are anywhere remotely near my age, you will be hooked. Hello, they talk about lunchables, slap-bracelets, Lisa Frank, The Beets on Doug, Popples, Puffalumps, heads up- seven up, Littlest Pet Shop & N*sync. You know you are truly a child of the 90's when you recognize & feel severe nostalgia at EVERY. SINGLE post. {sigh.}

Side note: See the video? I saved up all my money for a Puppy Surprise. While this toy is a bit disturbing now... (right?) I lucked out & got 5 puppies!! I hit the jackpot. (however, one was a boy "runt?" really? they made runts. creepy.)

On that note, I am going to let you little 90's children in on a pretty tubular secret... this little secret quite possibly might revolutionize the rest of your summer. Or your life, for that matter:

Go to Pandora & find "Summer Hits of the 90's." I know... I know. I died right there in my seat on the train when I first heard it... someone had to resuscitate me.

Natalie Imbrulia, Alanis, LFO, Lit, Eagle Eye Cherry, Green Day & TLC. Need I say more?

Happy Friday's Eve & Happy 90's beboppin'!

the greatness that is the s'more.

There is no denying that I LOVE, adore, obsess over, indulge & truly, fully & whole heartedly appreciate that perfect concoction that is the s'more. It is literally my all-time favorite dessert. When I was little, there used to be pre-made microwaveable s'mores that you popped in the microwave & I would eat one almost everyday after school. {then they sadly discontinued them?}

We make "lazy man s'mores" at the Frazier casa VERY frequently... (animal or graham crackers, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips & marsh mellows poured ALL OVER a toaster oven pan) Try it... not quite as satisfying as over a fire, but it suffices the craving on a weeknight. If you get a chance & live in Dallas, Tillman's Roadhouse has some awesome s'mores for dessert with your own little burner.

Ohdeedoh posted a link for 5 creative s'more recipes that I am dying to try & I also found a tutorial on there for how to make a mini s'mores grill. How cute would this be for a party? A whole "s'moregesporg" of different fillings laid out on a table... it might just have to be the theme for my 30th.

On another random note, while you make these... download & listen to Chris Brown's "Beautiful People." (I know, I should not endorse him.) I have it on constant repeat... LOVE. You cannot help but dance along. Literally, we were just be- bopping to it in my office.

Happy Happy Friday & take some time to indulge in the greatness that is the s'more & "Beautiful People" this weekend.

PS - THANK YOU for all your kind comments, emails, texts, & calls with the news on Mini Frazier. We are extremely excited.

Here's hoping...

{via Vogue.}

SJP always does it well & does it right... although, I highly, no positively, doubt her daily life looks like that with little people running around the house. Maybe I should try vacuuming in stilettos as a start... Here's hoping I can have this much style & grace as when we have our little mini on January 20th, 2012. :)

Happy Friday's eve!

random musings.

I am going to revamp our built- in shelves this weekend. {image via here.} Still debating on paint vs. wallpaper... however, there needs to be a whole lot a movin' & shakin' going on.

I found these links at Centsational Girl:

22 Ways to Arrange Your Shelves at Real Simple.

Steps for Styling a Bookcase at House Beautiful.

How to Style a Bookcase Like an Interior Designer by Simplified Bee.

Tips for Decorating Shelves or Bookcases at HGTV

I have to say, I have never been a tattoo girl, but if I was... these would definitely be right up my alley. So small & feminine. {image via here.}

I put a mini hammock in our crepe myrtle tree... when I say mini, I mean mini hammock. I can only sit on it... however, me & my Nook love our little "nook" in the tree & the breeze. {PS - Do any of you still read on your e-reader after getting an iPad? I can't seem to stop reading on it. I love the e-ink for my rusty ol' eyes.}

I have been loving old tin cans as vases lately... I cleaned out a bright, festive Italian crushed- tomato can ... the colors make me so happy & the sensibilty seems to scream "summer" to me. {image via here.}

This image makes me so happy, as well... mini salt & paper shakers in itsy- bitsy paper bags = genius. This screams summer party to me, as well. {image via here.}

I found this awesomely creative, delicious looking, drool inducing blog - Food Gawker. She finds a way to make anything & everything... my kinda girl. Check it out & be prepared to get hungry.

Awesome tutorial on fabric lanterns... I love how light and airy they are. Easy- peasy & super- de duper cute. These were added to the DIY list immediately {definite summer party material, as well.}

The Frazier's goal over the next month is to reorganize & conquer the garage... of course Annie Selke's garage is gorgeous. {image via here.} I mean, when when are the words "gorgeous" & "garage" ever used in the same sentence? Hey, a girl can dream, right? errrrrrr...

Vizslas are apparently the new cool thing... J.Crew is toting them & I have been spying them everywhere. The Fraziers absolutely, 100%, wholeheartedly agree & are not surprised at this new trend.. :) We love our Senga.

Don't worry, this image is just perfectly polish Kate Middleton... with her amazing hair & stunning dress. It's kind of a problem - I cannot get enough of her. {image via here.}

Yes, lots of random musings... Oh happy day!

mfcd.

Another reason this little blog has suffered as of late... MF Creative Designs. There are about 8 new projects posted if you go to the site check it out! I have LOTS more to post over the next few weeks, but its a sampling of where my little head, heart, & hands have been at. Enjoy!

summer vacays.

I / We just got back from two amazing vacations... hence my lack of posting. {This month's goal is to post more on this little sit o' mine.}

I first went to Vail with 6 of my best friends/roomates from college. We had a blast - lots of time chatting, EATING, & playing. I feel so blessed to still feel close to them even though we only get

to see each other once a year on our annual Lodge Reunion. They are special, dear people to me... they have seen me through lots of highs & lows and we still pick up right where we left off.

We then went to Hawks Cay in the Florida Keys with 3 other dear couple friends over the 4th of July. This trip was pure relaxation... plus some snorkeling, frolic-ing with the dolphins & an awesome firework show. Its such a treat to have couple friends that we both can equally say get along with both parts. Needless to say, I am still slowly creeping back into the daily grind.

I have felt such a sense of gratitude for my family & friends lately... so supported, loved, & known. I know the Lord places people here specifically in our lives to show us different, unique pieces of Him & His character... and it is fun recognizing those traits in my loved ones & appreciating them fully... sometimes if only over dinner, and others on awesome, extended vacations.

Happy Friday's eve!

{top photo courtesy of L.S.}

fresh floral.

My sweet mother cut all these hydrangeas out of her backyard for me... she has them growing in abundance just like Ms. Martha Stewart does. Yes... I know, quite jealous.

They have been trucking along for almost two weeks now & still look great... it is amazing what fresh floral will do for your mood & your space. I could get very used to this.

Thanks mamasita! Happy Happy Monday!

We spur the moment popped over to Samantha's Garage Sale this past Saturday. We got there later on in the morning & the majority of the goods were picked over... but after only spending $4.00, we scored two rolls of wall paper, a silver deer head bowl, & a chic little graphic bud vase. Not bad huh? O boy, does this girl here love a great deal & digging for the goods... typically estate sales are my venue of choice, however, this garage was too enticing to pass up!

Anyone score any great deals lately? It really is such a great high.

Mimi's Manor.

A few weekends ago, we loaded up the whip with an excited Senga, some charcoal, fully packed coolers and our boots & headed out to East Texas to my Mimi's Manor. Mimi's Manor is aptly named after my grandmother & owned by my grandpa, my dad, & his three brothers. It really was the greatest time to get away, play horseshoes, eat a lot, shoot some guns, ride some four-wheelers, go on walks, & just lounge. There is just something about getting away without the laundry sitting there, waiting to be folded, or the backyard, staring at you, needing to be tended to that you can't replace.

Sigh... looking at these pictures on this rainy, muggy day, is not helping the Monday Blues.

Hey, we work hard to play hard, right?

Bees.

I can't believe I am blogging about this... maybe its my recent apethetic attitude towards technology (ie. my major absence from the blogging world, my forgetfulness to bring my cell phone along with almost daily, the fed-up, "over-it" deactivation of my Twitter account (& almost facebook), and my new attemped efforts at recycling) OR maybe its because of these little sets of new life in our front yard & spending time with buddies in nature last weekend at my family's place. (more to come on that.)

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ABOVE: One of THREE of the new little sets of baby ducklings in our front yard. I love this time of year at our home... this particular photograph is from me getting out of my car in front to snap a pic & stopping traffic to safely let them cross.

I digress... however, I read this article & the combination of my aforementioned mentality towards technology & our naivety as a society left me slightly disturbed & saddened. The human race WILL NOT survive without bees... I don't know the solution, but awareness is the first step, correct? Its a quick, great read with FINALLY an answer to "Where are all the bees going?"

Happy Thursday & glad to be back. :)

** Thank you to those sweet readers who have questioned my absence, I'm alive... just soaking up other aspects of life, working 'juiging' up our home & moreover, being swamped with my day job & night job, as well. (which has yet to majorly be updated.) {sigh} I'll get there. one day. :)

random musings monday.

We got back from a delightful weekend spending time with best friends in Houston... it consisted of some golfing for the men, manis/pedis & time with celeb mags & guac by the pool for the ladies & lots yummy food. Not only did our gracious host make us delicious treats, but we also indulged in mimosas & breakfast at Tiny Boxwoods. { so cute & delish.} It was a much needed weekend away & time with these individuals never disappoints & always hit the spot.

I'm still in my purging & organizing state... once you start, you really cannot stop. These images above only fueled the fire... I am on a mission to get rid of the clutter & that which I absolutely do not love. Ry & I are not sentimental "savers," but "repourposing savers." If I think I can remake something out of it or reuse it one day down the road, I'll keep it. Why DIY a piece, when you never loved the shape, concept, etc to begin with? I'm working on it people. {images via lgn.}

I have a sick, mad, obsession with all things Elizabeth & James... I tend to gravitate towards almost every piece, wherever I go. This is a problem... I really must expand from my love for neutrals. Their Fall 2011 is to. die. for.

A few new posts up at MF Creative Designs.... plus a new logo for my little side venture.

I have the goods... I just need to make them. P-Dub's Crash Hot Potatoes look absolutely divine and are on the menu for this week. You really can't go wrong with anything Rosemary... (esp when it grows in massive bushes in your backyard. I can't keep up.)

I can't believe I haven't blogged about these little gems, yet... I took this pic before I hung these beautiful pieces & was waiting to take an after shot of them in our home, however, I am a procrastinator & didn't want to wait holding out on sharing her work anymore. Casey & I traded for Aiden's Party & I definitely ended up on the winning side of that deal. She is a sweet mama & talented artist & I was incredibly honored she would even ask me to help.... it was a great excuse to catch up, too. Go check out her stuff... you'll love it.

And finally, I'll end with this unbelievable picture of Rachel McAdams. Dang, I love old Hollywood glamor. {image source unknown}

Happy Windy, Blustery Monday.